ARC Analyst

Grade I

Responsible for supporting the team with accounting and reporting services, helping to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of accounting policy application, internal control, financial reporting, accounting systems support and delivery of financial accounting processes in conformance with BPs systems and requirements.

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the worlds ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better - and how you can play your part in our world-class team

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as an ARC Analyst!

Job Summary:

The ARC, Analyst is responsible in resolving complex issues as and when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for outstanding customer service, operational perfection and compliance.

Job Description:

Key Results / Accountabilities
Support significantly larger and/or more difficult entities and has understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment in order to implement activities effectively.
Coordinate the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, fixed asset postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.
Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.
Supervise open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staff.
Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if vital.
Resolve or further raise any sophisticated issues faced.
Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
Support customers in having a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.
Liaise with other GBS internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.
Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.
May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing feedback and coaching to team members.

Key Challenges
Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of group and statutory reports in accordance to agreed service levels.
Develop a good understanding of the customer organisation as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.
Managing the day to day work activities of the team and ensuring the necessary skills and experience are available to meet the challenges of a demanding and complex workload if necessary.
High level of familiarity with the systems used in order to maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable system to ensure it balances correctly.
Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.
Quick to react and adapt to constantly changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.
High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities.

Any Other Relevant Information
This position s primary interfaces are:
Internal-

GBS Teams
GBS Business Partners

External-
Auditors

Education and Experience
Bachelor s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria
English language competency.

Preferred Criteria
Shared service centre experience.
SAP system experience.

Travel Requirement:

No travel is expected with this role

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .

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